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Introducing the New Hive.io

Over the last two weeks, I’ve given our beloved hive.io website a full facelift — visually and technically. A lot of work has gone into it, and I’m excited to share that the new version is officially live.

Why now?

Can you imagine that it has already been five years since I developed the initial version? It definitely needed an upgrade. I also wanted it ready for TOKENIZE:LDN, happening in London tomorrow, December 2–3, 2025. Hive has a huge booth there, we're basically sponsoring the networking area, and if we’re going to present Hive to a wider audience, then hive.io — our main entry point — needs to represent us well.

So… what exactly changed?

Quite a lot. And since visuals usually say more than a long explanation, here are two videos that highlight the transformation.

Before

After

A More Detailed Look

Technically, the site has been completely modernized. I replaced the old Nuxt 2 setup with Next.js 16, giving hive.io a more secure, stable, and future-proof foundation.

Commits: https://gitlab.syncad.com/hive/hive-io/-/merge_requests/245/commits

The biggest visible upgrade is the landing page. My goal was to make it more informative, more dynamic, and more modern - for the site to actually reflect what Hive is all about. Nearly all displayed data — blockchain activity, transactions, market cap, TVL, accounts, and more — is updated live and based on real data.

I also wanted to put a stronger spotlight on our community. After going through countless posts from HiveFests and other events, it became clear that our community is one of our biggest advantages, and it deserves to be front and center on the website.

The signup flow has also been overhauled and moved into hive.io/join. It now supports account creation via Hivedex, Inleo, Ecency, Actifit & others — plus self-created accounts and P2P signup links. Much cleaner and more accessible.

I’ve also added a small section at the bottom of the page that highlights comments from Hivers who replied to my recent post: What is Hive to you?

Special Thanks

A massive thank you to the community for all the feedback throughout this process. Special shoutouts — in no particular order — to @crimsonclad, @mahdiyari, @asgarth, @louis88, @engrave, @guiltyparties, @howo, and many others who shared their thoughts. Your input was incredibly helpful.
And an additional honorary shoutout to @guiltyparties, who took on the task of keeping the website updated with smaller tweaks over the years. Kudos!

What’s Next?

While I took the initiative on this redesign, there’s still a lot to do. The website is a public good — which means it grows and improves through community contributions. If you spot anything that should be added or improved, whether it’s images, wording, missing details, or entirely new ideas, don’t hesitate to reach out and collaborate. You can get in touch with me/us on Discord or Mattermost (contact @guiltyparties for access).

With all this said, I genuinely hope you enjoy the updated hive.io and that it helps showcase the amazing community and technology we have here on Hive.

Hive on! Wolf

Comments · 38

@hivebuzz(74)· 246d
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@alessandrawhite(72)· 263d
Hi 👋 ya, @therealwolf! I mentioned the Hells outta the new Hive.io site, especially the mobile version throughout my presentation at https://tokenize-event.com

Yes, I snapped some great photos, not professional mind you, but I hope you’ll be pleased

Feel free to message me on Discord, same username. 😘
@pizzabot(60)· 264d
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@bhattg(80)· 264d
it is good to see the updates on the website after very long time 🙂, thanks for sharing. 🥳🥳🥳🥳

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@mayor-001(71)· 265d
This is looking good, Thank you for your time and putting this up...
@tobetada(77)· 265d
this looks really good, congratz! I especially like the live stats updates!
@marilui91(66)· 265d
Thank you. This upgrade is great. I love these advances from the #Hive chain.
@gargi(74)· 265d
Updation is life and even in software or sites always required to make things more Interesting..

Kudos to you & your team for working for us to make Hive site more attractive and Impressive...
@mightyrocklee(71)· 266d
Ha, I can see myself in the Split picture...

Looking nice!
@flummi97(69)· 266d
Good work, looks great! :)
@bleujay(74)· 266d
Well done @therealwolf ....Hive is fortunate to have your expertise....thank you!

Kind Regards, Bleujay
@solumviz(75)· 266d
Beautiful new look. Love it when devs actually show interest in improving the UI over time.
@offgridlife(74)· 266d
Looks great. Good to see this update @therealwolf
@finpulse(77)· 266d
The refreshed version of site looks nice and especially the live section is very good.
@gabrielatravels(79)· 266d
The redesigned hive.io looks like a huge leap forward, and I love how the updates really showcase the strength and personality of the Hive community. The new secure foundation, the dynamic landing page with live data, and the smoother signup process all make the ecosystem feel far more polished and welcoming ❤️
@jza(68)· 266d
Thanks for your effort, we need to keep these sites up to date. I wish we can get some AI agents to keep the thing updated and working. The website is a public good and we need to decide what will give us the better return. I think that even thought it focus more on the chain and tech aspects than the blogging part, I also think that we need to ask ourselves what kind of traffic do we want. I would love to see some AB Testing, AI Localization functionality, some sort of media that can showcase what we are, or at least have some visual queues like screenshots on what to do next.
@coldbeetrootsoup(76)· 266d
Some small frontend mobile issues. Hive logo and the footer.
@mrdani12(77)· 266d
Sir using bootstrap or django for front end?
@mrdani12(77)· 266d
Love it sir looking so great 👍😃
@suzn.poudel(70)· 266d
This is so Cool! I have a feedback on…. If we could show posted content(High-curated) popping with the rewards animation( separating Hive-HBD) as representation similar to Blockchain Activities? You can do that on giving upvote as well, And How Having HP sends upvote as well( So this examplify the reason to buy Hive). With that Blockchain Activities you have given everyone the prospects of the multi-usage ! Great stuff! Bravo ! entire Team..
@hivecuba(71)· 267d
A really good update! Now we need to do the same with the dev documentation, it is a must-do right now imo.

Also, some feedback: it would be good to add a filter to the live activity component in the Hero section so some users/bots don't appear so often, and maybe even show users who have a profile pic, which would help to give it a cleaner look. Right now, it shows a lot some transactions of @ai-summaries, and I have a feeling it can happen with others. I am sure more users can be spotted on each block.

We can help translate the page into Spanish, which would be smt good for many of the users being targeted in many LATAM events.
@steemflow(80)· 267d
The upgrade is bang on 🔥..especially the real time transaction update....worth for anyone to fall in love with it.
@stayoutoftherz(80)· 267d
Stunning! Thanks so much for this!!
@vaipraonde(69)· 267d
you did a great job! congratulations. finally we have a new website. yeah, it was on time for a face lift.
@themarkymark(81)· 267d
May want to filter out the spammers like ai-summaries, blipcorn, kgakiller, and so on or they will be there pretty much every refresh.

@uwelang(79)· 267d

Great stuff - and did not know you created that hive.io site originally @therealwolf - I liked it as place of welcome or information for the world outside since ages and often annoyed @guiltyparties with dull questions.

It is way better and engaging now - agree with @x-rain comments on selection to explore - should lead to more attractive content (question live hard so a dummy needs to be created - but that coulkd look too static as well).

I love that is mobile friendly. I love we see many faces there and the history - I would not add more stuff as the more we add, the messier it becomes especially for people that do not know Hive (or blockchain) at all.

Some points that are important in my sales/marketing view:

What Hive.io does well (for now)

Clear value proposition up front: Right on the homepage: “decentralized, scalable, high-speed blockchain with zero fees and near-instant transactions.” That’s exactly the kind of quick, punchy statement a newcomer needs to read within seconds.
Ecosystem overview: The site shows number of apps / communities / projects built on Hive — good to demonstrate that Hive isn’t just empty promises but a living, functioning ecosystem.
Governance + tokenomics explained (to a degree): Info on HIVE / HBD, staking, decentralized governance via DPoS / witnesses, and low-cost transactions gives a solid foundation for investors or devs to understand what makes Hive different.
Developer access link: A visible “Start Building → Explore” button pointing to the developer portal — nice to lower friction for developers to dive in.

So far — good. Hive.io sets a basic stage.

Where Hive.io could improve — to better reach each target group

I think there’s noticeable untapped potential. Some changes could increase trust, clarity, and attractiveness, especially for outsiders.

I asked ChatGPT for advise here:

Target Group	What’s Missing / Weak	What Could Improve
New Users / Content Creators	The site reads like blockchain-native marketing: technical jargon, promises of scalability, but no simple story-line showing what benefits I, as a content creator, get vs. Web2 (visibility, community, monetization, permanence).	Add a “Why Hive for creators” section — a short, vivid narrative: e.g. “Your content belongs to you. No takedown. No algorithm suppression. Earn real crypto rewards, immediately.” Show real numbers: average earners, case studies, top creators.
	No easy “getting started as content creator” flow. Newcomers may be lost between blockchain & dApp terminology.	Introduce a “Beginner’s path / 5-min setup”: create account → install keychain → post first article → earn first reward. Make it frictionless and non-intimidating.
Investors / Token-interested People	Sparse info on tokenomics, yield, potential value drivers. No easy access to liquidity metrics, historic staking returns, inflation schedule, supply dynamics etc.	Provide a “Tokenomics & Performance” dashboard or page: live price charts, staking rewards, inflation rate, HBD stability history, distribution of HIVE/HBD usage. Add a small “Why HIVE could appreciate” section so outsiders understand value beyond speculation.
	The site doesn’t highlight competitive advantages vs other blockchains (e.g. gas fees, performance, decentralization, community stability) in a way investors easily compare.	Add a “Why Hive vs Others” comparison — quick bullets vs Ethereum, Solana, etc. Especially highlight no-fee, speed, governance, long track record, ecosystem size.
Developers / dApp Builders	Although there’s a “Start Building” link, there’s no upfront explanation of technical stack, documentation, best e.g. use-cases or SDK pointers on homepage.	On front page or a dedicated “Build on Hive” section: outline technical advantages (DPoS speed, free txs, resource-credits model), link to SDK/API, highlight projects that scaled successfully, share dev success stories.
	No clear call to contribute or join developer community — could look like small-time or niche only.	Show active dev community stats, GitHub/GitLab repos, recent commits, number of dev contributors, maybe a spot for “talent wanted / grants / DHF proposals.”

Some thoughts to aim at traction (users + growth + adoption):

Story-led hero section — not “We are fast and scalable,” but “Write once. Own forever. Earn more than likes.” Appeal emotionally to creators.
Social proof — showcase real user stories: successful writers, devs or gaming-dApp users. Concrete numbers: e.g. “500 € earned in a week,” “game with 30k DAU still running,” etc.
Transparent economics & data — trust builds with transparency. Show supply/demand, staking yield, real-world adoption — helps with investor confidence.
Lower barrier to entry for non-crypto people — a “non-crypto newbie’s guide to Hive” so content creators from web2 aren’t intimidated.
Developer-first badge or section — show that Hive is serious about dApps, not just social blogging/clutter. For long-term growth, devs building tools, apps, and services will drive adoption.
Branding refresh & visual clarity — use more visuals, graphics, flow diagrams: how Hive works, how you earn, how community owns the network. Make it look less “nerdy blockchain site,” more “future-proof web infrastructure.”

Last point - no matter how great the site is or will become - we need to drive traffic!

@meno(80)· 267d
awesome work my friend! looking profesh af
@daveks(83)· 267d
Lookin good!
@vikisecrets(80)· 267d
Cool upgrade, the live stats are awesome and also the Voices of Hive :)
@louis88(80)· 267d
Glad i were able to help in the progress of the development. We are not done yet but its a huge step forward! Thanks for the Work!
@niallon11(77)· 267d
Great to see some of these updates happening. It might seem small but first impressions are everything so this is a huge improvement.

Keep working away and everything else will follow.
@x-rain(79)· 267d
Looks amazing, love it!

Just one suggestion: you should show visitors Hive blogs in a more explicit way. You only have "Explore" button leading to peakd.com/trending with unattractive content - don't think that's enough.

When saying unattractive, I mean this mix of Chinese, Spanish, and technical English that will win the hearts of very few.

There should be a better page that will prove that Hive community is cool.

Love "Join a Thriving Community" but people should also see real feed.

Imo.

Thank you!
@coldbeetrootsoup(76)· 267d
Looks amazing! Much better.

We are still missing Wallets in the footer :)
@godfish(78)· 267d
I love the live blockchain activity table. Is there an easy way to embed it into twitter/reddit or other social media posts? It looks cool as fck.
@steevc(80)· 267d
That's looking great on my phone. Having live data is cool. I may even be in some of the photos.
@hivetrending(70)· 267d
The new site looks great! Bravo!

Is it really 9.69 years of network uptime?
@rivalzzz(75)· 267d
so much better! i love the some darkareas to highlight specific stuff. Those Blockdetails on the mainpage on the first sight its outstanding and completly easy to understand for outstanding people.

Kudos to everyone who participated.
@nonameslefttouse(77)· 267d
Looks good.